hi tech turbines meet future energy demands

Hi-tech turbines meet future energy demands

As Vietnam’s power demands grow, reliable sources of electricity and innovative technologies to utilise it effectively and flexibly are becoming increasingly necessary to ensure that the national power supply can meet this demand in a sustainable way. Gas fuel could play a major role in Vietnam situation, but the question remains as to which technology that will be the high-efficiency solution for future gas-fired power generation. Hai Chinh writes
vietnam airlines flies dreamliner to heathrow

Vietnam Airlines flies Dreamliner to Heathrow

Vietnam Airlines first Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner made its highly anticipated initial landing at Heathrow Airport in London on September 1, showcasing the airlines new corporate identity and brand image.
the reverie saigons grand opening set for early next month

The Reverie Saigon's grand opening set for early next month

The Reverie Saigon, one of the world's most eagerly anticipated new hotels, will celebrate its grand opening on September 1.
oil dips after mixed us petroleum supply report

Oil dips after mixed US petroleum supply report

Oil prices dipped on Wednesday after US petroleum data showed lower crude-oil inventories but barely any decline in production despite sinking prices.
string of contracts sees fecon working at full tilt

String of contracts sees Fecon working at full tilt

Fecon Foundation Engineering and Underground Construction JSC has recently announced its successful bids for a string of new projects, with the total contract value surpassing VND200 billion ($9.3 million).
change to real estate law begets challenges

Change to Real Estate Law begets challenges

It has been more than a month since Vietnam’s Law on Real Estate Business came into effect. Investors and their legal advisers had been eagerly anticipating this law, as it sees Vietnam move towards a more transparent legal framework for the real estate sector.
citi mobile challenge launches in asia pacific

Citi Mobile Challenge launches in Asia Pacific

US banking giant Citi recently announced the launch of Citi Mobile Challenge in Asia Pacific, part of Citi’s drive to foster digital and mobile innovation in banking.
businesses need to prep for asean integration

Businesses need to prep for ASEAN integration

Vietnamese businesses should be well prepared emotionally and physically to tap opportunities from the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA), experts said at a dialogue yesterday.
party leader fast changing world requires new thinking

Party leader: Fast changing world requires new thinking

The current global situation, which is changing quickly, complicatedly and profoundly, requires new ways of thinking and actions, said Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
phu my hung and partners offer promotion

Phu My Hung and partners offer promotion

The Phu My Hung Development Company Ltd has recently announced co-operation with three banks, four interior design companies and six electronic and construction material suppliers in an aim to bring better services to customers.
ge vietnam cambodia has new ceo

GE Vietnam & Cambodia has new CEO

US-based energy giant GE officially announced today the appointment of Pham Hong Son, country manager, Renewable Energy, GE Power & Water as the new CEO of GE Vietnam & Cambodia, driving the company’s local growth.
vpbank and mik corporation join hands

VPBank and M.I.K Corporation join hands

M.I.K Corporation, a leading professional real estate developer in Vietnam, has recently announced that Vietnam Prosperity Bank (VPBank) will act as a guarantor for its projects, following the Law on Real Estate Business coming into effect on July 1.
general motors vietnam to have new managing director

General Motors Vietnam to have new managing director

General Motors Southeast Asia Operations president Tim Zimmerman today officially announced that automotive industry veteran Wail A. Farghaly has been appointed managing director of GM Vietnam. 
bidv increases charter capital to 144b after mhb merger

BIDV increases charter capital to $1.44b after MHB merger

The bank for Development and Investment of Viet Nam (BIDV) officially announced a 12 per cent rise in its registered capital from VND28.11 trillion (US$1.30 billion) to VND31.48 trillion ($1.44 billion).
mysterious mo so caves

Mysterious Mo So caves

Adventurers and those interested in discovering wild landscapes should head for Mo So Mountain in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang. The trip is certainly an exciting and unforgettable experience as it is home to huge and mysterious limestone caves.